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Suwa Diviya concludes 'She Thrives' women's online health forum

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Suwa Diviya concludes its International Women's Day online health forum, 'She Thrives', which drew an impressive turnout of women participating over Zoom. This event affirmed Suw... Read More


Eid: A day of joy and brotherhood

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka and the world over will celebrate 'Eid-ul-Fitr' (Ramadan Festival) on April 11. This year, coincidentally, it falls just before the Sinhala and Tamil New Yea... Read More


A salute to sweet and spicy delicacies!

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Though the world embraces the New Year on January 1 each year, Sri Lanka is home to a unique kind of New Year celebration in April. Known as the Sinhala and Tamil 'Aluth Avurudu'... Read More


Ageless Celebration

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- It is the Avurudu season once more, filling the air with its festive spirit. For generations, April has been special to us, a great time of togetherness, where laughter and memor... Read More


Avurudu: A time of transformation

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is all about transition. Astrologically, the reason is the transit of the Sun from Pisces (Meena) to Aries (Mesha). Traditionally, it marks the sea... Read More


Strategic Autonomy: Sri Lanka hones its balancing act

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Most South Asian Governments tend to have Non-Aligned foreign policies, balancing their relations with the major powers. This maximises their diplomatic flexibility and ability t... Read More


IMF's pivotal role in Portugal's economic recovery

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Portugal weathered the tumultuous waves of the global financial crisis between 2011 and 2014, alongside the broader European debt crisis. During this period, the nation grappled ... Read More


Katchathivu: no fallout on robust Indo-Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- On April 1, in the midst of an election campaign, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accused the Opposition Congress party of surrendering Katchathivu island to Sri Lanka when ... Read More


Michael Tissera: the legendary gentleman cricketer

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- When people who have the same first name meet up, there's name-related humour. The more, the merrier, obviously, especially if they are good friends and enjoy friendly banter. T... Read More


ITF, NUSS jittery over welfare of crew on Dali

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- International and local maritime trade unions this week expressed serious concern on the well-being of the 21 seafarers on board the Singaporean-flagged Dali that crashed on to t... Read More